Last year I met a lady with a lot of physical ailments. Listening to her I sensed a lot of fears. I took some time to share with her how events of the past might have opened spiritual doors that allowed her to be attacked which resulted in physical complaints. All it would take is for someone to guide her in prayer to tell God she was sorry that she was ignorant in the past and asked him to close those doors.
I was not telling her anything new. She seemed very knowledgeable in the area. I promptly changed the topic and moved on to other more social issues. Recently I heard from a common friend that the lady in question was fully aware of the fact that her bitterness acted as an open door. She knew she has to forgive to be rid of the bitterness. It was not true that she did not want healing. At this present time she is still working at her emotional turmoil.
Meanwhile, she has back problem, diabetes, leaky gut syndrome, retina detachment, trigger finger ... I truly feel sorry for all her pains, dietary restrictions, mobility limitations. She is a practising Christian who is rather sincere and kind. Yet it is crucial for us to forgive others before we can appropriate God's blessing for us. Jesus already healed us at the cross two thousand years ago. We have to claim the healing and bitterness is a block in the conduit!
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